Downing Street has announced that the Ninth Bishop of Liverpool is to be the Right Reverend Doctor John Perumbalath. Bishop John will join us from the Diocese of Chelmsford, where he has served as Bishop of Bradwell since 2018. He follows Bishop Paul Bayes who retired in February 2022. Diocese of Liverpool. 18 October 2022 … Continue Reading
A new post of Bishop for Episcopal Ministry in the Anglican Communion has been created to build on the success of this year’s Lambeth Conference. The Right Revd Dr Jo Bailey Wells, currently Bishop of Dorking in the Church of England’s Diocese of Guildford, has been appointed to the post and will begin her new … Continue Reading
Justin Welby ‘deeply sceptical about trickle-down theory’ and can see no moral case for budgets that disproportionately affect poor Susan Chenery. Guardian. 16 October 2022 Fulcrum
Faith groups worked closely with the government during Covid lockdowns, recognised for their work on the front line in communities across the country. They were — and still are — engaged in delivering food, giving health messages on vaccinations, finding lonely people and looking after them. Ruth Peacock. Religion Media Centre. 7 September 2022 Fulcrum
Last week saw yet another Church of England report into safeguarding and institutional failings in the handling of abuse allegations. Almost 400 new cases involving actions by clergy, officials and volunteers against children and vulnerable adults were uncovered. Jon Kuhrt.Grace & Truth. 13 October 2022 Fulcrum
The Bishop of Southwark, along with Roman Catholic Bishops, has written urging His Majesty’s Government to reassert the long-standing position that the British Embassy remains in Tel Aviv pending a negotiated settlement on the status of the Holy City, noting that Heads of the Churches there plead that this is vital for the peace of … Continue Reading
We are delighted to announce that Her Late Majesty The Queen approved the nomination of The Very Reverend Dr David Monteith, Dean of Leicester, for election as Dean of Canterbury. Canterbury Cathedral website. 10 October 2022 Fulcrum
Scotland’s first female bishop has failed in a bid to have her suspension over bullying allegations over-turned. Huw Williams BBC 2 October 2022 Fulcrum
There are more Christian missionaries in the world today than ever before. Len Williams, whose father was a missionary, finds out what draws people to this calling Independent 10 October 2022 Fulcrum
Justin Welby worried about impact of decision being weighed up by Truss on long-running conflict between Israel and Palestine Gabriella Swerling. Daily Telegraph. 10 October 2022 Fulcrum